Textbook of Paediatric Nursing is a comprehensive book that provides all the essential concepts and practical tips of the subject, based on the syllabus of Indian Nursing Council and curriculum of various Indian universities.

The text is presented in a well-structured manner, based on nursing process format, and includes majority of the “must know” essentials in paediatric nursing. The book equips undergraduate and graduate nursing students with assessment, disease process and health promotion, in context with contemporary, social and cultural issues prevalent in Indian subcontinent. It can also be used as a ready reckoner by practicing paediatric nurses.

Salient Features
* Presents paediatric nursing procedures in a simplified, up-to-date and easy-to-follow format.
* Provides in detail various types of diets with alteration in nutrition.
* Covers recent advances on vaccine-preventable diseases, trauma and pain management.
* Emphasises on the diseases peculiar to Indian tropical conditions.
* Acts as a guideline regarding various aspects of medicine administration, fluid therapy, types of feeding, quick assessment and triage.

Table of Contents
UNIT I PAEDIATRIC NURSING CONCEPTS
1 Changing Concepts of Paediatric Nursing
2 Current Trends in Paediatric Nursing Practice
3 Principles of Paediatric Nursing
4 Differences Between Adult Nursing and Child Nursing
5 Factors Affecting Child Health

UNIT II CHILD HEALTH MAINTENANCE
6 Child Welfare Activities
7 Child Welfare Programmes
8 Child Health Assessment
9 Role of Play in the Development of the Child
10 Accidents in Children

UNIT III THEORIES OF DEVELOPMENT
11 Theories of Development
12 Developmental and Behavioural Problems in Children UNIT IV GENETICS
13 Genetic Concepts and Importance in Paediatrics
14 Inborn Errors of Metabolism
15 Embryology

UNIT V GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
16 Factors Affecting Growth and Development

UNIT VI THE NEONATE
17 Newborn Assessment
18 High-risk Neonate
19 Care of High-risk Neonate

UNIT VII GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT DURING DIFFERENT STAGES
20 The Infant (Neonate through 12 Months)
21 The Toddler (1–3 Years)
22 The Preschool Child (3–6 Years)
23 The School Age Child (6–12 Years)
24 The Adolescent (12–18 Years)

UNIT VIII ALTERATION IN NUTRITIONAL FUNCTIONS
25 Normal Nutrition in Childhood
26 Fluid and Electrolyte Management in Child Health Nursing

27 Common Fluid and Nutritional Problems and their Management
UNIT IX ALTERATION IN RESPIRATORY FUNCTIONS
28 Essential Concepts

UNIT X ALTERNATION IN GASTROINTESTINAL FUNCTIONS
29 Essential Concepts
30 Nursing Management of Common Medical and Surgical Problems Affecting Gastrointestinal Functions

UNIT XI ALTERATION IN CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM FUNCTIONS
31 Essential Concepts
32 Nursing Management of Children with Alteration in Central Nervous System Functions

UNIT XII ALTERATION IN CARDIOVASCULAR FUNCTIONS
33 Essential Concepts
34 Nursing Management of Children with Common Medical and Surgical Problems affecting Cardiovascular Functions

UNIT XIII ALTERATION IN HAEMATOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS
35 Essential Concepts
36 Nursing Management of Common Haematological Problems of Children

UNIT XIV ALTERATION IN GENITOURINARY FUNCTIONS
37 Essential Concepts
38 Nursing Management of Common Medical and Surgical Problems Affecting Genitourinary Functions

UNIT XV ALTERATION IN MUSCULOSKELETAL FUNCTIONS
39 Essential Concepts

UNIT XVI ALTERATION IN INTEGUMENTARY FUNCTIONS
40 Skin Problems in Children

UNIT XVII ALTERATION IN IMMUNOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS
41 Immunity

UNIT XVIII CHILDHOOD TUMOURS
42 Nursing Management of Children with Childhood Tumours

UNIT XIX ALTERATION IN ENDOCRINE FUNCTIONS
43 Essential Concepts

UNIT XX HOSPITALISED CHILD AND FAMILY
44 Reaction of Children towards Hospitalisation
45 Reactions of Parents and Siblings towards Hospitalisation
46 Preparation for Admission and Surgery

UNIT XXI SPECIAL TOPICS
47 Administration of Medications in Children